The API-as-a-marketplace
As we’ve been spending time on B2B marketplaces and dev tools/platforms, we’ve come to realize that there’s an interesting sub-category that combines elements of both: the API-as-a-marketplace. What is an API-as-a-marketplace? Just like a traditional marketplace, an API-as-a-marketplace has two sides: suppliers and buyers. But, the interface is different. In a traditional marketplace, discovery and […]
The novel coronavirus could accelerate digital healthcare
It’s been over five years since my friend Jonathan Libov and I wrote a blog series on digital healthcare. I revisit these posts every so often – most recently, when I wrote the 2020 edition of our areas of interest in healthcare. Each time I go back, I’m reminded that despite so much development in […]
Version One quarterly news and COVID-19 response
This has been the longest quarter ever. Early January seems like an eternity ago. Countries, communities and households have been turned upside down. This time of year, we normally provide a portfolio update that highlights the various product launches, accolades and funding announcements from the past quarter. But before launching into “business as usual,” we’d […]
The state of COVID-19 testing
In these unprecedented times, we know that controlling the spread of novel coronavirus requires social distancing and testing. While all of us are doing our parts to stay at home, there’s a lot of confusion, chaos and frustration surrounding coronavirus testing in the US. Before going further, I want to be clear that I am […]
Announcing our investment in Halcyon Health
Last week, I outlined our current areas of interest in healthcare: patient networks, digital therapeutics, patient care management, new diagnostics, and disrupting health insurance. At the same time, one of my closest friends, Josh Nussbaum, introduced his new company, Halcyon Health, to the world. I encourage everyone to read Josh’s own words about Halcyon and […]